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                                         June 10, 2020

LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
CONDO-VIRUS (EPISODE 13) - " How do your condo fees compare?" - Gowling WLG
CRISIS PREVENTION CELL
     Speakers                                   Firm
     Sean Cornish (Manager)                     Apollo Property Management
     Katherine Gow (Manager)                    ACMO
     Rod Escayola (Lawyer)                      Gowling WLG
     Denise Lash (Lawyer)                       CAI / Lash Condo Law
     Graeme MacPherson (Lawyer)                 Gowling WLG
     David Plotkin (Lawyer)                     Gowling WLG
     Jason Reid (Fire & Emergency Management)   Lash Condo Law
     Justin Tudor (Engineer)                    Keller Engineering

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CONDO-VIRUS (EPISODE 13) - " How do your condo fees compare?" - Gowling WLG
AGENDA

      Topic                                    Speaker
      Reopening Ontario                        Graeme / David
      Live Q & A                               All
      Condo Fee Survey: How do you compare     Rod
      Recurring Questions
      Next Webinar: Wednesday June 17 @ 5 pm

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REOPENING ONTARIO
•   As of Friday June 12, 2020, the social
    limit increases from 5 to 10 across
    Ontario

•   Most Ontario regions moving to Stage 2 of
    the Province’s reopening (not Toronto)

•   The “Stage 2 Regions” are now able to
    open more businesses and services
    including:
    1.   Outdoor dining at restaurants and bars
    2.   Malls (under certain restrictions); and
    3.   SWIMMING POOLS

•   Gyms remain closed at this time
                                                   Toronto.ctvnews.ca

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Gyms & Fitness Rooms in Condominiums
Recent References                                           Current Recommendation / Status: Remain Closed
                                                            Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning
     FITNESS ROOMS
Good Life Fitness in Toronto – Reopening Plans;
Blog TO; May 28, 2020
                                                                                                                              (JASON)
                                                            Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress,
                                                            controlled cleaning schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the gym. (Information required
                                                            for your incident (outbreak) response procedure re: notification requirements.
The gym will be one of the toughest spaces to reopen,       Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or
experts say                                                 Public Health notifies Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication,
Global News; May 20 , 2020                                  and details of how you will respond as an organization.

Here’s how Gyms in Ontario are preparing to reopen;         Social distancing at 6ft radius difficult to achieve within small spaces - with floor guides serving as
Blog TO, May 21, 2020                                       reminders. Where practical, install plexi-glass barriers or alternatives. Consider procedural
                                                            considerations such as “Shoes must be worn be worn in all areas.”
Manitoba’s gyms, community centres among businesses         Consider distancing equipment at least 6 feet apart with greater distancing for treadmills and other
reopening Restaurants, pools, and seniors centres also      aerobic fitness equipment where Respiratory rate increases. Remove equipment if required.
included                                                    Consider setting up in an “x” format to maximize space.

Reminetwork - June 01, 2020
Saskatchewan’s reopening plan Phase III; Gyms and fitness   Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity for both
centres can open their doors. CTV News - May 22, 2020       employees and residents. Installation of physical signage to remind residents of new amenity rules and
                                                            safety precautions.
                                                            Provide materials for residents to wipe/disinfect equipment before and after exercise at each
                                                            location/station/piece of equipment. Provide hand sanitizer at the entrance and exit doors. Consider
                                                            cleaning resources required - For example Only - Average of15 minutes each cleaning time x Every
                                                            four hours. (and the PPE required for each cleaning session)
                                                            Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote
                                                            these practices to members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically
                                                            evaluate cleaning.
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Pools & Hot Tubs in Condominiums

  FITNESS ROOMS
Recent References
            Current Recommendation / Status: Remain Closed
            Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning
                                                                                                                                 (JASON)
Ottawa; City working on                   Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning
reopening swimming pools in               schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the amenity. (Information required for your incident (outbreak)
Stage 2 June 09, 2020                     response procedure re: notification requirements.)
Niagara Falls to open pools July          Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health notifies
1, pending green light from               Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as
province June 02, 2020                    an organization.
Is it safe to swim in a pool during       Social distancing at 6ft radius difficult to achieve – Consider markers as reminders. Consider procedural considerations in
the COVID-19 pandemic?                    your risk assessment such as “Shoes must be worn be worn in all areas.”
June 08, 2020
Part of Ontario given the green           Consider removing unnecessary touch points within the amenities to reduce exposure and cleaning requirements.
light to reopen patios, beaches
and parks on Friday
Public pool operators across the city     Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity for both employees and
say they are still trying to figure out   residents. Installation of physical signage to remind residents of new amenity rules and safety precautions.
how to reopen swimming facilities
now that the provincial guidelines        Provide materials for residents to wipe/disinfect equipment before and after use. Provide hand sanitizer at the entrance
allow the reopening of pools and          and exit doors. Consider cleaning resources required - For example Only - Average of15 minutes each cleaning time x
splash pads                               Every four hours. (and the PPE required for each cleaning session)
June 09, 2020
                                          Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to
                                          members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning.

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Hobby Rooms

Recent References                     Current Recommendation / Status: Closed
   FITNESS ROOMS                      Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning                                 (JASON)
Hotels, motels, other shared rental   Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning
accommodation including student       schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the room. (Information required for your incident (outbreak)
residences are now on essential       response procedure re: notification requirements.
service list;
                                      Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health
Ontario.ca
                                      notifies Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will
                                      respond as an organization.
                                      Social distancing at 6ft radius difficult to achieve within small spaces - with floor guides serving as reminders. Where
                                      practical, install plexi-glass barriers or alternatives. Consider procedural considerations such as “Shoes must be worn
                                      be worn in all areas.”
                                      Consider distancing equipment at least 6 feet apart. Remove equipment if required. Consider setting up in an “x”
                                      format to maximize space.

                                      Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity for both employees and
                                      residents. Installation of physical signage to remind residents of new amenity rules and safety precautions.

                                      Provide materials for residents to wipe/disinfect equipment before and after exercise at each location/station/piece of
                                      equipment. Provide hand sanitizer at the entrance and exit doors. Consider cleaning resources required - For
                                      example Only - Average of15 minutes each cleaning time x Every four hours. (and the PPE required for each cleaning
                                      session)
                                      Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to
                                      members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning.

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Guest Suits

Recent References
            Current Recommendation / Status: Closed
   FITNESS ROOMS
            Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning                                                             (JASON)
Hotels, motels, other shared     Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning schedules
rental accommodation including   and controlled tracking of who has used the suite. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) response procedure re:
student residences are now on    notification requirements.
essential service list;
                                 Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health notifies Condo
Ontario.ca
                                 Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as an
                                 organization.
                                 A guest room rotation plan that allows enough time for proper air circulation after guests check out. Consider cleaning of
                                 requirements of difficult touch points – furniture, arm rests, pillows.

                                 Removal of most unnecessary touch points like books, pens, paper, etc. Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling,
                                 entry, use and leaving the amenity.

                                 Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to
                                 members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning.

                                 Cleaners must wear masks and gloves while cleaning room and washing hands and changing gloves between each room.
                                 Cleaners need to be trained on cleaning (and what to clean first, second, etc to minimize cross contamination) and ensure
                                 “waiting times” for disinfectants to effectively kill COVID 19.

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Theatre Room

Recent References
              Current Recommendation / Status: Closed
    FITNESS ROOMS
              Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning                                                           (JASON)
Hotels, motels, other shared rental   Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning
accommodation including student       schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the suite. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) response
residences are now on essential       procedure re: notification requirements.
service list;
Ontario.ca
                                      Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health notifies
                                      Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as
                                      an organization.
                                      A rotation plan that allows enough time for proper air circulation after guests check out. Consider cleaning of
                                      requirements of difficult touch points – furniture, arm rests, pillows.

                                      Removal of most unnecessary touch points like books, pens, paper, etc. Creation of new rules and procedures for
                                      scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity.

                                      Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to
                                      members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning.

                                      Cleaners must wear masks and gloves while cleaning room and washing hands and changing gloves between each
                                      room. Cleaners need to be trained on cleaning (and what to clean first, second, etc to minimize cross contamination)
                                      and ensure “waiting times” for disinfectants to effectively kill COVID 19. Conisder PPE availability and and additional
                                      requirements.

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CONDO FEE SURVEY: HOW DO YOU COMPARE?

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NEXT WEBINAR

      •    Next tentative webinar :
               Wednesday, June 17 @ 5pm
      •    Info will posted on CondoAdviser.ca
      •    You will need to register again.

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK !
            Wednesday, JUNE 17 at 5PM

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QUESTIONS?

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ROD ESCAYOLA                                                                                           KATHERINE GOW
           Gowling WLG                                                                                            ACMO
                                                                                                                           kgow@Crossbridgecs.com
                 Rod.escayola@gowlingwlg.com                                                                               +1 416 510-8700
                 +1 416 862-5787 ext. 58684                                                                                @KGowCondo
                 @EscayoLaw

           GRAEME MACPHERSON                                                                                  DAVID PLOTKIN
           Gowling WLG                                                                                        Gowling WLG

                 Graeme.Macpherson@gowlingWLG.com                                                                      David.plotkin@gowlingWLG.com
                 +1 416 862-5787 ext. 50051                                                                            +1 416 862-5787 ext. 50238
                 @GraemeMacphers4

gowlingwlg.com                    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is a member of Gowling WLG, an international law firm which consists of independent and
                                  autonomous entities providing services around the world. Our structure is explained in more detail at
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DENISE LASH                                                                                     JASON REID
                 Lash Condo Law                                                                                  National Life Safety Group
                                                                                                                          Rod.escayola@gowlingwlg.com
                    dlash@lashcondolaw.com                                                                                +1 416-770-8005
                    +1 416 214-4130
                    @LashCondoLaw

                                                                                                                JOSH MILGROM
           SEAN CORNISH                                                                                         Lash Condo Law
           Apollo Management Property
                                                                                                                         jmilgrom@lashcondolaw.com
                  sean@apollomgt.com
                                                                                                                         +1 416-214-4133
                  613-225-7969 ext. 260

gowlingwlg.com                  Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is a member of Gowling WLG, an international law firm which consists of independent and
                                autonomous entities providing services around the world. Our structure is explained in more detail at
                                gowlingwlg.com/legal
JUSTIN TUDOR
           Keller Engineers

                 jtudor@kellerengineering.com
                 +1 613-224-1594

gowlingwlg.com                     Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is a member of Gowling WLG, an international law firm which consists of independent and
                                   autonomous entities providing services around the world. Our structure is explained in more detail at
                                   gowlingwlg.com/legal
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